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Article: STABILIZATION OF ASCORBIC ACID LOTION.(Brief Article)
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- Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science
- Article date:
- January 1, 2000
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STABILIZATION OF ASCORBIC ACID LOTION. Jackie McAreavey and Patricia J. M. Dycus, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee. Ascorbic acid, commonly known as vitamin C, has become an increasing topic of research. While vitamin C is widely accepted as a defense against the common cold, vitamin C also has been suggested to play a role in cancer prevention. Vitamin C contributes an important function in the formation and maintenance of collagen, which is found in skin, ligaments, cartilage, vertebral discs, joint linings, capillary walls, and bones and teeth. Thus, it is obvious that vitamin C, is at the root of the preservation ...